led to 4f out, close up until weakened rapidly 2f out
started slowly, in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, hung right and no impression over 1f out
chased leaders for 4f
started slowly, behind, ridden on outer and struggling over 2f out
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader, led 4f out, pushed four lengths clear over 1f out, faltered inside final furlong and caught near finish
started slowly, held up well in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, chased leader entering final furlong, stayed on to lead near finish
chased leader 4f out to entering final furlong, no extra final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon lost place
Rabbitatit blew her chances with a tardy start but is anticipated to gain compensation at the expense of Princess Ismene and Stagecoach Ruby. Jamie Osborne's charge actually finished infront of Stagecoach Ruby when they met in a seller at Newmarket and there appears to be no reason to suggest why a reversal of placings should occur on this occasion. Princess Ismene probably ran into a horse that was slightly above plating class at Catterick and lost no caste in defeat. She looks the most likely danger all things considered. Talking Chalk is watched in the market for any signs of encouragement while George Margarson's horses have tended to have needed the run and Delcienne is watched this afternoon. Docklands Brian looks held on all recent evidence. We will therefore stick with Rabbitat in the hope that she is alert and ready when the gates open.
